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Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Last I checked, the Pacers went to the ECF 2 years in a row and the Pacers have done it primarily with the starters. The starters that, on paper, out play every team in the league. But, for some reason the Pacers don't have the pieces to get Dragic? And the Suns have done what? And the Suns Starters have done what? And 2 of the 3 best players was Pacers that 1) couldn't break into the rotation 2) poor played himself right out of the rotation.

But again, the Pacers don't have the pieces...really tired of hearing that dumb remark.

OK. How about the Pacers don't have good pieces to spare, or pieces that the Suns would want in that trade. Or maybe they just value Dragic that much. He's not chopped liver, you know.

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Pacers trade value. I am guessing every team when the pacers call them ask about PG. You want Dragic ok we'll talk when you discuss including PG. He has really high trade value. Our other players. Not that much.

Plus I also think the value a lot of our players have increases when they are a group as opposed to parts. Especially true before February 1 2014

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Pacers trade value. I am guessing every team when the pacers call them ask about PG. You want Dragic ok we'll talk when you discuss including PG. He has really high trade value. Our other players. Not that much

You think so? People move guys all the time for picks and players even when giving up the most talent.

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

OK. How about the Pacers don't have good pieces to spare, or pieces that the Suns would want in that trade. Or maybe they just value Dragic that much. He's not chopped liver, you know.

And the Pacers aren't chopped liver and Suns do have Bledsoe, which is a much more promising pg for that young Suns team. Dragic is no doubt expendible. Just have to find the right deal for both teams and it may need a 3rd team to flavor all the liver.

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Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Pacers trade value. I am guessing every team when the pacers call them ask about PG. You want Dragic ok we'll talk when you discuss including PG. He has really high trade value. Our other players. Not that much.

Plus I also think the value a lot of our players have increases when they are a group as opposed to parts. Especially true before February 1 2014

Yep, your right, teams don't want starters that are team players. They just don't have what it takes to win.

Some of you way undervalue our team.

Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Is it possible that deals like this are, much like the Lance free agency situation, on hold till the major free agents sign and the overall landscape is a little more clear? I'm of the understanding that Phoenix is one of the free agency players at the moment. All I'm saying is, I don't exactly see a reason to be so sure the deal is dead.

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Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Is it possible that deals like this are, much like the Lance free agency situation, on hold till the major free agents sign and the overall landscape is a little more clear? I'm of the understanding that Phoenix is one of the free agency players at the moment. All I'm saying is, I don't exactly see a reason to be so sure the deal is dead.

Agreed, things could get pretty crazy once the big FAs sign their deals.

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Yep, your right, teams don't want starters that are team players. They just don't have what it takes to win.

Some of you way undervalue our team.

It has nothing to do with "team players" it has to do with overpaid players. Our starters are good. They are also overpaid regarding West, Hill, and Hibbert. Their contracts make them very hard to trade.

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

It has nothing to do with "team players" it has to do with overpaid players. Our starters are good. They are also overpaid regarding West, Hill, and Hibbert. Their contracts make them very hard to trade.

Overpaid team players that win tons of season games and playoff games, I think your on to something...not.

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Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Yeah, I wouldn't consider this dead yet. The Suns are looking to bring in a big contract player through FA, so will look to cut costs at stacked positions, and I think they would rather go forward with Bledsoe who has a lot more upside and could be a two-way star at his position. They will obviously deny these reports, but it makes sense that they would listen to offers for Dragic, seeing as they probably don't want to invest big money into two PGs, who can certainly play alongside one another, but may be better off playing with a more prototype SG. Plus, they have a really promising prospect PG in Ennis who is on a rookie contract. I think that is key. If they have a lot of hopes for Ennis, who showed incredible maturity as a freshman, and was listed in the top 10 in mocks for stretches of the year, then it makes sense that a move like this would also serve to offer Ennis opportunities to get playing time and develop his game.

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Yeah, I wouldn't consider this dead yet. The Suns are looking to bring in a big contract player through FA, so will look to cut costs at stacked positions, and I think they would rather go forward with Bledsoe who has a lot more upside and could be a two-way star at his position. They will obviously deny these reports, but it makes sense that they would listen to offers for Dragic, seeing as they probably don't want to invest big money into two PGs, who can certainly play alongside one another, but may be better off playing with a more prototype SG. Plus, they have a really promising prospect PG in Ennis who is on a rookie contract. I think that is key. If they have a lot of hopes for Ennis, who showed incredible maturity as a freshman, and was listed in the top 10 in mocks for stretches of the year, then it makes sense that a move like this would also serve to offer Ennis opportunities to get playing time and develop his game.

Don't forget they also have Ish Smith. Another point guard who hardly sees the floor.

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

Yeah, I wouldn't consider this dead yet. The Suns are looking to bring in a big contract player through FA, so will look to cut costs at stacked positions, and I think they would rather go forward with Bledsoe who has a lot more upside and could be a two-way star at his position. They will obviously deny these reports, but it makes sense that they would listen to offers for Dragic, seeing as they probably don't want to invest big money into two PGs, who can certainly play alongside one another, but may be better off playing with a more prototype SG. Plus, they have a really promising prospect PG in Ennis who is on a rookie contract. I think that is key. If they have a lot of hopes for Ennis, who showed incredible maturity as a freshman, and was listed in the top 10 in mocks for stretches of the year, then it makes sense that a move like this would also serve to offer Ennis opportunities to get playing time and develop his game.

For as good as Dragic is, he's also 28 years old and the first season in 8 where he put up great numbers, so I don't think it's farfetched the move him, especially when they have Tyler Ennis they'll want to get some run and Bledsoe who has great upside. If they are serious contenders for LeBron/Bosh or LeBron/someone they would probably need to clear some cap somehow and Dragic does make 7.5M the next two seasons. The most likely scenario would be a three-team trade...

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Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

I don't understand why the Dragic report was cause for such angst here. It was a rumor by a talking head throwing stuff against the wall, hoping something would stick. I think the only way Pho. would even talk to the Pacers would be a s&t of Dragic and Lance. Money would be close and need on both sides filled. Would Pho. go for a Dragic/Frye/filler for West? don't think David fits the mold of what the Suns are trying to do.

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

I don't understand why the Dragic report was cause for such angst here. It was a rumor by a talking head throwing stuff against the wall, hoping something would stick. I think the only way Pho. would even talk to the Pacers would be a s&t of Dragic and Lance. Money would be close and need on both sides filled. Would Pho. go for a Dragic/Frye/filler for West? don't think David fits the mold of what the Suns are trying to do.

I think they would have interest in West. The link there is TJ Warren. Maybe they feel it'd be good to have West around to mentor him.

Re: Pacers trying to deal for Dragic

I don't understand why the Dragic report was cause for such angst here. It was a rumor by a talking head throwing stuff against the wall, hoping something would stick. I think the only way Pho. would even talk to the Pacers would be a s&t of Dragic and Lance. Money would be close and need on both sides filled. Would Pho. go for a Dragic/Frye/filler for West? don't think David fits the mold of what the Suns are trying to do.

Marc Stein was talking about it so it definitely had legs. The question is, does it STILL have legs? Was this Indy's first attempt? Or have they broken the talks for July 4th weekend. Or will domino's start to fall when Lebron and Melo sign wherever.